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If you are a Cancer, then the blessing ritual described in this article will resonate with you deeply. This is the water sign that is the most concerned with matters of nurturing, preservation, and protection, and this ritual includes all three. If you are not a Cancer, don't fret because everyone contains all twelve signs of the zodiac in the same way that you contain the four elements. This blessing ritual can be used by anyone that needs more comfort, warmth, and security at home, work, or in your travels. This working can be done at any time, but it is given a boost if you can wait until the Moon is full or in Cancer during any phase. The more you understand the context and the power ...
A prevailing view in the western world is to see ancestors as only related to us by blood, and sometimes by lineage. I think this worldview can create challenges for those embarking on ancestor work in alternative spirituality communities and creates unnecessary barriers of connection. Over the past few years, ancestor work has been such an important part of my life. As I dove into writing my book Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Developing Ancestral Veneration Practices, I started noticing how limiting the current conception of the definition of ancestor is when compared with other cultures. Even in older versions of our own cultures, the conception of the family and community was more ...
Picture a human-shaped effigy molded in clay or wax, or perhaps sewn out of fabric, pierced by pins and nails as if by someone malevolent. What do you call that object? If you said, "voodoo doll," then we have a lot to talk about. And even if you didn't, I bet I can still surprise you with something you might not have known about figure magic! So let's get into it. As a content warning, this article will contain brief mentions of racism and intimate violence. The idea of the voodoo doll became popularized as a 20th century Hollywood trope, due primarily to racist stereotyping and fearmongering about Haitian Vodou. Reacting to the US-led invasion of Haiti in the early part of the century, ...
The larger, archetypal patterns of the human psyche are creative paths of growth that we are drawn to in one degree or another through our individual, soul-level interests and connections. Archetypes are broadly applicable to humanity and exist in our collective unconscious, where they offer us inspiration and resources we can tap into to create a fulfilling life for ourselves. The Warrior Archetype is a necessary one for a healthy society. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most destructive when misused and misunderstood, as it often is. It is a formidable power that needs to be shaped and directed in beneficial ways, particularly if one is a witch. Why is it so important for witches? ...
